ADVERTISING FEATURE 7 tunnel, a 29 percent thicker dashboard soundproofing panel, larger engine and transmission mounts for greater powertrain refinement and, for diesel models, a new DPF cover and an acoustic shield integrated into the engine’s timing chain cover. Cabin noise is reduced by 3-to-6 percent, depending on driving conditions. Under the bonnet is either the 3.3 litre MPI V6 petrol with 199kW of power and 318Nm of torque and a revised version of the popular R2.2 diesel (147kW and 441Nm). Both engines are designed to offer greater mid- and low-range torque, providing the smooth operation that drivers would expect from an SUV. Owners can also customize the car’s driving characteristics to match current driving conditions with the Drive Mode Select system, activated via a switch on the centre console. ‘Normal’ mode is best suited for day-to-day driving, ‘Eco’ mode reprograms the shift points of the automatic transmission to achieve optimum fuel economy, while ‘Sport’ mode allows the gearbox to delay shifting and reduces the level of steering assistance for a sportier feel. When developing the new Sorento, a key focus for the Kia chassis engineering team was achieving improvements in ride comfort, high-speed stability and handling response, with significant upgrades to steering and suspension in order to match the leaps forward in interior quality and NVH. On the safety front - a nonnegotiable for KMAu - owners will benefit from a wealth of ‘active’ safety technologies, depending on specification. All grades will have ABS (anti-lock brake system), ESC (electronic stability control), BAS (brake assist), VSM (vehicle stability management), HAC (hill start assist), ESS (emergency stop signal), rear view camera, front and rear parking sensors and tyre pressure monitoring. There are six airbags, including front-to-rear curtain coverage. Stepping up to the Platinum grade will add Lane Departure Warning, Smart Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert to the driver safety aids. The all-new Sorento’s Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system helps ensure the car remains stable when simultaneously braking and cornering, particularly on low-grip surfaces, by carefully controlling both the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and R-MDPS. Both systems are activated as soon as the car’s sensors detect a loss in traction, helping the driver to remain safely in control of the vehicle. THIS END OF FINANCIAL YEAR GET READY FOR MORE REGISTRATION INSURANCE ExTENDED WARRANTY† ROADSIDE ASSIST^ CTP *Offers available at participating Honda Dealers while stocks last on select vehicles purchased and delivered between 01/05/15 and 30/06/15. Ask your Honda Dealer or visit Honda.com.au/offers for exclusions. †Total warranty is 5 years/140,000km (inclusive of 3 years/100,000km New Vehicle Warranty). Please refer to Honda’s Warranty documentation for conditions. ^Roadside Assist is valid for 5 years. HOD0886/HP Carlin & Gazzard 116-138 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier. 8723 8881. George Haskas 0409 671 074. LVD 394 Carsmart - 7 664327